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Stonewall Jackson's Way
1992
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- 1–2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.4/5
For 1 player
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Stonewall Jackson's Way is a board game released in 1992 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joseph M. Balkoski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
This simulation of the Second Manassas campaign is the first volume in Avalon Hill's new series of strategic Civil War games. Future games will link up with the Stonewall Jackson's Way map to portray much of the Civil War's eastern theater. This is one of the first Civil War games to concentrate on a specific campaign rather than a single battle. Despite its rich detail, the game is fairly easy to learn and play. Indeed, several scenarios can be played to completion in about an hour. The two beautiful game maps portray central Virginia as it was in the summer of 1862, featuring roads. turnpikes, railroads, rivers, mountains - even bridges and fords! These highly accurate maps are based on original Civil War maps in state and county archives. The players control Union and Confederate military units in turns representing one day of real time. The game features five Basic scenarios, two Advanced scenarios, and a detailed day~by-day historical analysis of the actual campaign. Stonewall Jackson's Way will appeal to Civil War buffs of all types as well as to those who are just being introduced to this dramatic period of American history. Its interactive game system assures that each game will be unpredictable, exciting, and competitive. FEATURES Corps leaders * Infantry and Cavalry units * Artillery values Force marches * Burning Railroad stations Grand assaults * Flank attacks * Fatigue Clear, Rolling, Rough, Woods, Mountain terrain Demoralization * Entrenchments * Railroad movement Cavalry retreat * Building bridges Rain * Depots * Supply lines * Foraging SCENARIOS Cedar Mountain Lee vs. Pope Stuart's Cavalry Raid Jackson's "Foot Cavalry" From the Rappahannock to Bull Run From the Rapidan to the Rappahannock (Advanced Game, short version) From the Rapidan to Manassas (Advanced Game, long version) CONTENTS: 2 Counter Sheets 2 22"x32" Mapsheets 1 Rules Booklet 2 Charts and Tables Cards 3 Displays Cards 2 6-sided dice 1 Counter Tray TIME SCALE: One day per turn MAP SCALE: One mile per hex UNIT SCALE: Divisions and brigades (with corps leaders) PLAYERS: One, two, or teams PLAYING TIME: 1 hour for introductory scenarios, 2 to 12 hours for other scenarios (from the back of the box)
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- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
Stonewall Jackson's Way supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Stonewall Jackson's Way is 180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Stonewall Jackson's Way for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Stonewall Jackson's Way has a complexity rating of 3.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Stonewall Jackson's Way belongs to these categories: Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Stonewall Jackson's Way are: Joseph M. Balkoski. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Stonewall Jackson's Way as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.